I am posting this inquiry on several Groups and Forums in an effort to determine the value of two significant pieces of rare Michael Jackson (R.I.P) memorabilia and where I might have one of them authenticated.

Back in 1982, Michael Jackson teamed with Steven Spielberg, Quincy Jones, and MCA Records to narrate an E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Storybook Album - a double-sided full-length 33 LP with a 20-page booklet and 22-inch square poster included within.

Since Michael Jackson was signed with Epic Records at that time, and since the storybook album was recorded on MCA Records, the album was considered a breach of contract and was pulled shortly after its release.

I possess two of those albums. One of them is in very good condition with pristine book and poster - and the other was never opened and is still in its original shrink-wrap packaging. Four questions:

1. Does anyone know of an appraiser or other expert within the Washington DC/Virginia/Maryland area who would be able to authenticate that the shrink-wrapping is indeed original (1982)?

2. What might be the estimated value of each of these albums?

3. Where might I find collectors who would be interested in the shrink-wrapped album?

4. From a value standpoint, would it be more appropriate to wait for a period of time in order to possibly increase its value and demand?

My daughter was a big fan and we have had these two albums for 27 years. I hope that someone else might now appreciate owning them as part of their collection and remembrance.

Any input that you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

George